1968 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1994 Dodge Venom
To start off, 1994 Dodge Venom is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 393 kg more than 1994 Dodge Venom.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Dodge Venom. (339 Nm). This means 1968 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Dodge Venom.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Chevrolet Corvette | 1994 Dodge Venom | |
Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
Model | Corvette | Venom |
Year Released | 1968 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5354 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 488 Nm | 339 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1057 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2700 mm |